When the seeds are ready the pod opens up and the seeds fly away with the wind. 13.7.2004

Snake's Head Fritillary in a garden in Middlesex, England, April 1988

Snake's Head Fritillary in a garden in Middlesex, England, April 1988

Snake's Head Fritillary in my garden in Victoria, Australia, September 2004

Snake's Head Fritillary in my garden in Victoria, Australia, September 2004

Fritillaria meleagris

Fritillaria meleagris

Fritillaria meleagris

Red/Burgundy form

Fritillaria meleagris - April buds

Fritillaria meleagris - April bloom

VanDusen Botanical Garden - Vancouver, B.C. Canada

Very delicate!

Checkered Lily (fritillaria meleagris) in my shade garden

Blooming in my front yard on April 7, 2009

A favorite of the wife

Checkered Lilies (Fritillaria meleagris) growing in my garden.

Snake Head Fritillaria with Jessamine/Jasmine hybrid in the background

My cousin Laurie gave me bulbs. Each year, at the drip-line of the sword ferns and in the morning sun, I count at least 9 blossoms. I wish it would multiply! I better collect some seeds? Or separate the bulbs...

My all time favorite is the Checkered Lily : ) Fairy Flower For Sure : )